Introduction To Computing Systems
Introduction To Computing Systems
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260150537
Author: PATT, Yale N., Patel, Sanjay J.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill,
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Chapter 2, Problem 51E
Program Plan Intro

Transistor

  • A transistor is a semiconductor device for amplifying or switching electric signals and electric power.
  • It is composed of semiconductor material with three terminals for connecting to the external circuit.
  • A transistor can amplify a signal since the controlled or output power is higher than the controlling or input power.

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